Study of brain-computer interface use in ALS, spinal cord injury, and healthy adults
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This study tests how well people with ALS, spinal cord injury, or healthy volunteers can use a brain-computer interface (BCI). The goal is to learn how to measure what the device can do, which may help people with severe communication or movement limitations.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have a spinal cord injury (between C1 and T1), ALS, or no neurological condition (healthy)
- You can communicate (on your own, with a device, or through a representative)
- You can handle study sessions of about 3 hours, with breaks allowed
- You are not currently enrolled in another study that could conflict with this one
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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